Senior Project Controls Manager AMER Construction Project Controls

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The Project Controls Manager (PCM) is responsible for managing some of the most technical costefficient and fastpaced construction project schedules achievable. Amazon Project Controls Managers are constantly challenged to drive continuous improvement reduced timelines & identify spend reduction opportunities while delivering the highest quality most technically efficient data centers in the world.

Key job responsibilities
As a PCM you will be a part of a highly creative efficient team tasked with tackling the most fascinating and challenging problems in building Amazon data facilities. Amazon PCMs are always on the forefront in the construction of new products in a number of areas maintaining our focus on delivering the most innovative products to our customers.

Youll become a goto guide for navigating complex project control challenges at every level portfolio program and project showcasing your specialized skills and strategic direction. Youll put your analytical prowess to work by scrutinizing schedules identifying critical paths and articulating your insights verbally and in writing. You will utilize your analytical expertise to collaborate with partner teams on capital construction projects budgeting and cost control processes. Identify opportunities for Schedule & Cost optimization preparing detailed variance reports to track discrepancies between projected and actual expenditures. Communicate your findings and recommendations through both verbal presentations and comprehensive written reports.

Manage a team of contract Schedulers and Project Controls Managers (PCMs)
Serve as technical advisor and provide seniorlevel input and evaluation on Project Controls matters.
Prepare management summary reports to communicate the status of projects to Field Teams & Leadership.
Collaborate with partners to ensure Reports encompass all necessary Project Controls information including Cost Schedule EVM Change Management and Risk Management.
Review analyze and recommend approval or disapproval disposition of contractors detailed schedules including manpower loading.
Anticipate and solve complex Project Controls problems.
Lead all section planning and scheduling functions including schedule development control analysis and ongoing recommendations for improvement.
Prepare various Project Controls plans and reports financial summaries and related activities for Field Teams & Senior Management.
Develop implement and maintain effective scheduling reports cost reports cash flows and forecasts for multiple projects programs and portfolios.
Review upstream (prime contract) and downstream (purchase order & subcontract) change orders.
Develop maintain and status various levels of schedules; industry standard L1 L5.
Apply and review the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
Monitor resource loading of a schedule.
Support Interactive Project Planning Meetings (IPPM) with stakeholders; internal & external.
Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
Develop review and analyze preprogrammed project scheduling reports and backup documentation for accuracy.
Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques estimating project cost management and forecasting.
Perform schedule whatif scenarios.
Develop and maintain an earned value management system.
Input and validate progress measurement.
Develop and maintain progress curves.
Perform quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
Perform field audits to validate accuracy of reporting and processes.
Lead or assist with Project Forensic Analysis.
Travel to construction job sites across the Americas: (Canada US and LATAM) supporting new construction and new product delivery for AWS Construction Management team.
Ability to meet travel entry & reentry requirements for the United States Canada & LATAM countries
Travel required: 5075.
Experience leading large contractor support teams; teams consisting of contractors not direct employees.
Experience developing monitoring and maintaining missioncritical project schedules; master schedules and micro schedules utilizing P6. Including proficiency with logic ties constraints critical path float lag WBS successors and predecessors.
Travel to data center sites to manage preconstruction & construction efforts and/or for electrical systems audits mechanical system reviews constructability reviews startup testing and full commissioning as required.
Frequent domestic & international travel up to 5075 to support projects as necessary.
Possess relevant passport and ability to obtain visas for travel to international project locations.
Ability to meet entry requirements for regions and countries outside assigned office location.
Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety BOCA NFPA NEC and OSHA
Able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines.
Define data center systemlevel architecture specify/document performance and equipment requirements create/communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation.
Experience with large scale technical operations or largescale compute farms.
Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety BOCA NFPA NEC OSHA and equivalents in various LATAM regions.
Experience in controls and commissioning of largescale projects.
Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.
Experience with MCMs and MOPs
Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) LEED and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).



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Bachelors degree in Construction Management Project Management Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering or an equivalent engineering science degree 10 Years of industry experience OR 14 years of related project controls experience in lieu of a degree.
10 years of experience in project controls & construction management of large complex projects involving largescale power distribution/generation systems; mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) plants including cooling systems.
10 years of general contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals bidding change orders quality control RFI/submittal tracking) associated with construction and project .
Expertise in Project Controls Standards subject expert including estimating Cost Management Cost Forecasting Schedule Management Progress Measurement Change Management Risk Management WBS/CBS/SBS CashFlow (VOWD) and benchmarking.
Expertise in Progress Measurement using EVM including quantitybased EVM within partner work environments and financially based EVM for the overall program.
Ability to autonomously develop L4 project schedules utilizing project documents including but not limited to: Specifications Drawings BIM files Single Line Diagrams (SLD) Scopes of Work (SOW) RFP responses and stakeholder requirements as documented.


Understand electrical engineering principles including switch gear UPS transformers and circuit breakers breaker coordination studies & switchgear sequence of operation.
Understanding of mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.
Experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure or large scale mechanical and electrical plants.
Possess clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to use data to justify conclusions.
Fully bilingual (proficient in English plus one of the following languages: Spanish or Portuguese both spoken and written.
Experience developing & managing projects in multiple countries
Value engineering: proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions with no impact on quality and reliability (new designs technology or construction methods).


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